Apprenticeship levy

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Apprenticeship levy

What is the apprenticeship levy?

The apprenticeship levy is a form of taxation designed to help companies offer more apprenticeships.

The apprenticeship levy can be incredibly beneficial to businesses, boosting essential training and developing apprenticeship programs as well as increasing employee engagement.

The government apprenticeship levy is a tax paid by employers:

It applies to those with a payroll of more than £3 million
It is used to fund apprenticeship training.
The levy is charged at 0.5% of an employer’s total payroll
It is collected monthly through PAYE.

Aspiration Training is an award-winning apprenticeship training provider with the expertise to help you make the most out of your apprenticeship levy. Whether you’re a levy paying employer or a small business, we will work with you to understand apprenticeship funding.

When was the apprenticeship levy start date?

The apprenticeship levy came into effect from 6th April 2017 having been proposed in the 2015 budget by the then-chancellor George Osborne. Any employer subject to the payroll threshold of more than £3 million would start paying their monthly levy from that date.

Who can use the apprenticeship levy?

The apprenticeship levy can only be used within England, as apprenticeship legislation differs across the devolved nations. For this reason, apprentices funded by the apprenticeship levy must work at last 50% of their time within England. The amount of levy you can access is directly linked to the proportion of your employees living in England.

SME employers who do not pay the apprenticeship levy can use the levy through a transfer of funds from a levy paying employer. Employers can transfer up to 25% of their annual levy fund to another business, for example a company in its supply chain. Read more about the apprenticeship levy transfer service offered by Aspiration Training

Our team are experts in the apprenticeship levy and are here to help you make the most out of it.

How can Aspiration Training help you maximise the benefits of the apprenticeship levy?

We can talk you through:

The details of the apprenticeship levy and what this means for your business.
How to get the most from the levy
How funding and levy contributions are different for businesses in Wales and the other devolved nations.
How to take advantage of the current funding streams for both young apprentices and your existing workforce.
How we can support you to develop the right apprenticeship programme for your business and link it with wider training needs.
How we will support you to open your Digital Apprenticeship Service account and recruit new apprentices.

Why choose Aspiration Training?

Apprentices are provided with an e-portfolio which allows employers to track progress at any stage of the programme

Apprentices can access additional learning support to ensure any potential barriers to learning are removed

Training is undertaken using a range of delivery methods in the workplace and online in groups and one-to-one with specialist Vocational Coaches

Apprentices receive dedicated, specialist support for English, maths and digital skills

Employers may be eligible for financial incentives for hiring an apprentice. Speak to us for details.

Employers receive a free recruitment service to ensure they fill any apprenticeship vacancies quickly

Employers can access a comprehensive range of additional courses for their apprentice and other employees.

Apprentices receive support from their Coach on an ongoing basis throughout their apprenticeship to ensure they make progress

Testimonials

Don’t just take our word for it, hear what some of our learners and employers have to say about us.

Josh Klein

Monmouthshire Youth Service – Learner

“Our experience with Aspiration Training has been a really positive one. Our assessor supported and challenged us throughout the apprenticeship, and empowered us to successfully achieve our qualifications within the allocated timescale.“

Helen Simmons

Crossroads Caring for Carers, Registered Care Manager – Helen Simmons

“We really enjoy working with our Vocational Coach, Claire. She understands the pressures of the sector, and has made the whole process much easier..”

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